News and Notes
Slight Dip in Commercial Property Prices: The Green Street Commercial Property Price Index® reported a minor decrease of 0.5% in April. This could indicate a subtle shift in the commercial real estate market, potentially influencing future construction and infrastructure projects.May 6, 2025 CPPI | Commercial Property Price Index | Green Street
Carr Properties Restructures Assets: Major commercial real estate developer Carr Properties is undergoing a significant asset portfolio reduction as a major investor exits. This restructuring in the D.C. area could signal changes in commercial building development and related civil engineering opportunities.May 12, 2025 Carr Properties Shedding Assets As Major Investor Looks To Exit
Broadway Bridge Revitalization Underway: A six-month, $13.1 million revitalization project has begun on the Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon, Canada. The project includes concrete deck repairs, new asphalt, pathway improvements, and utility upgrades.May 12, 2025 Six-month construction project on Broadway Bridge underway | 650 CKOM
US Highway 40 Resurfacing Project: A resurfacing project on US Highway 40 in Winter Park, Colorado, started on May 12th. The project will cover approximately three miles of the highway and includes ADA ramp installations.May 9, 2025 Resurfacing project to begin on US 40 in Winter Park — Colorado Department of Transportation
Bryce Canyon Shared-Use Path Construction: Construction on the final 2.3-mile segment of a 22-mile shared-use path in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, is set to begin in May. This will enhance visitor accessibility and provide an alternative transportation option.May 9, 2025 2025 Shared Use Path Construction Project - Bryce Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Kleinfelder Wins NVTA Transit Projects: Kleinfelder’s Northern California team has been awarded contracts for three transit-related projects by the Napa Valley Transportation Authority, including park & ride improvements and EV charging infrastructure.May 13, 2025 NorCal Team Wins More Construction Management and Inspection Work for NVTA Projects - Kleinfelder
Saskatoon BRT Platform Construction: Construction of bus platforms for Saskatoon’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along Broadway Avenue is expected to begin this month, potentially causing traffic adjustments.May 12, 2025 Six-month construction project on Broadway Bridge underway | 650 CKOM
Campus Drive Off-Ramp Closure: The westbound off-ramp from Campus Drive to Highland Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin, will be temporarily closed starting May 12th for a sewer pipe replacement project.May 6, 2025 Week of May 12th Updates | District 7 | City of Madison, WI
Ohio Infrastructure Bond Amendment Approved: Ohio voters approved Issue 2, a constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue up to $2.5 billion in bonds over ten years for local public infrastructure improvements.May 6, 2025 (https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Issue_2,*Local_Public_Infrastructure_Bond_Amendment*(May_2025))
Texas Senate Passes Energy Grid Bill: The Texas Senate passed a bill introducing new requirements for large businesses connecting to the state’s energy grid, including increased financial commitments.May 12, 2025 Texas may put restraints on new big businesses hoping to tap into the energy grid | AP News
Tools and Tips
While specific new tools for civil engineering weren’t highlighted this week, keeping an eye on trends in property technology can offer insights into the broader construction and development landscape. Technologies like AI for predictive maintenance and IoT for smart building management are increasingly relevant to the design and operation of modern infrastructure and buildings that civil engineers work on.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the Romans, renowned for their engineering prowess, were pioneers in infrastructure development? Their extensive network of roads, aqueducts, and public buildings laid the foundation for many civil engineering principles still used today.
Closing
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